The Government has taken several measures for the promotion of various sports in the State, said Uttarakhand Sports Minister Dinesh Aggarwal after inaugurating 39th Inter-Collegiate Athletics Tournament of HNB Garhwal Central University at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur in Dehradun on Monday.
Students of around 20 Government, aided and unaided colleges affiliated with the HNB Garhwal University are participating in this tournament which will continue till December 4.
It is being organised under the aegis of DAV (PG) College. The minister assured the gathering that the State Government is committed to award those players who secure medals at national and international level tournaments. To facilitate the players, the Government will soon build international stadium in Dehradun. He announced Rs one lakh for DAV (PG) College to purchase sports related equipment for the college.